Peaches
A feminine name derived from the sweet and juicy stone fruit.
Name Census estimates that about 667 living Americans carry the first name Peaches. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Peaches today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Peaches births was 1982 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Peaches. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
667
~ 1 in 513,875 Americans
Peak year
1982
35 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2023 SSA rank
#17,006
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Peaches: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Peaches from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 230 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Peaches by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Peaches during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Peaches' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Georgia, New York recorded the most babies named Peaches, while Texas, New York, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Peaches
The name Peaches is an English word derived from the fruit of the same name. It is a relatively modern name, first becoming popular in the 20th century. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Middle English word "peche," which in turn came from the Old French "pesche" and the Latin "persica," meaning "Persian."
The peach is believed to have originated in China and was later cultivated in Persia (modern-day Iran) before being introduced to Europe during the Roman Empire. The name Peaches is thought to have been inspired by the sweet and vibrant nature of the fruit, as well as its association with summer and warmth.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Peaches was in the 1920s novel "The Butter and Egg Man" by G.B. Stern, where it was given to a character. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until later in the 20th century.
Some notable individuals with the first name Peaches throughout history include:
1. Peaches Browning (1910-1956), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s.
2. Peaches Redding (1924-1997), an American singer and songwriter who was a pioneer of rhythm and blues music. She had a successful career spanning several decades.
3. Peaches Christ (born 1973), the stage name of an American actor, filmmaker, and drag performer known for creating and starring in satirical parodies of popular films.
4. Peaches Geldof (1989-2014), a British television presenter, model, and writer, known for her work in the media and her controversial personal life.
5. Peaches Monroee (born 1987), an American singer, songwriter, and rapper who has gained popularity in the underground hip-hop scene.
While the name Peaches may have originated from the fruit, it has taken on a life of its own, with various individuals throughout history embracing it as a unique and memorable moniker.
People
Peaches + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Peaches as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Peaches: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Peaches?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 667 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Peaches going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 513,875 US residents.
Is Peaches a common name?
We classify Peaches as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 754 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Peaches most popular?
The single biggest year for Peaches was 1982, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Peaches is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Peaches a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Peaches in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.